A 6-year-old autistic boy was rescued from a pond in Florida on Christmas Day, marking his second water rescue in 18 months.

A 6-year-old nonverbal autistic boy named Coco was rescued from a chest-deep pond in Deltona, Florida, on Christmas Day after drifting into it, marking his second water-related rescue in less than 18 months. Found cold but unharmed by deputies using a helicopter, he was guided to safety after being spotted from above. Authorities, recalling a similar incident in August 2024, reiterated the need for families of children with autism to use multiple safety measures, including GPS trackers, door alarms, and secure fencing, due to a known attraction to water.